COMP Performance Group™ To Play Major Role In 2016 St. Paul Street Machine Nationals

07/14/2016 12:45:12 PM

Each third weekend in July, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul turns into a gearhead’s dream. The COMP Performance Group™ (CPG) will be front and center during the 2016 St. Paul Street Machine Nationals, taking place from July 17 – 19.

More than 7,000 street machines and muscle cars are expected to visit the Gopher State in 2016 for one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious automotive events. In addition to the dazzling array of vehicles, the massive event features a burnout contest, autocross competitions, a Miss Street Machine Nationals pageant, plenty of cruising and much more. The COMP Performance Group™ display trailer will be in its normal prime location at the northeast corner of Cooper Street and Randall Avenue. Techs will be available to sell products and apparel, as well as provide support and advice. Also on hand will be the COMP Performance Group™ VIP Area. VIPs were hand-selected via social media and will receive prime parking, goodie bags, product samples, discounted merchandise and refreshments. Each vehicle features components from one or more CPG brands, which include: COMP Cams®, FAST®, TCI®, RHS®, Quarter Master®, Inglese™ and ZEX™.
COMP Cams® will serve as the event’s Main Stage sponsor, where attendees will have the chance to win product certificates from CPG brands. In addition, they will see CPG signage and hear a variety of PA announcements throughout the event. The COMP Performance Group™ social media team will be on the ground to document all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. To learn more, visit www.streetmachinenationals.net.

A brand new metal sign from COMP Cams honors the iconic valve train brand’s 40th anniversary and will serve as a valuable keepsake for years to come.

In 2016, COMP Cams® is celebrating 40 years as the “Absolute Leader in Vale Train Technology.” To commemorate this historic anniversary, COMP® has recently released a special metal sign that will look perfect in shops and living rooms. The design is based on the 40th anniversary decal. It features the phrase “Celebrating Performance” and the dates “1976-2016” in a wreath surrounding the words “40 Years,” the brand’s logo and a camshaft. The embossed aluminum sign measures 23" x 17.5" and is die cut to shape. It also features four holes punched for hanging. The full-color piece retails for $20. It is available on www.compcams.com and at shows and events around the country.
Quick FactsProduct:COMP Cams® 40th Anniversary Metal SignPart Number:#COMP5-145Street Price: $20.00
Social Media Pitch:COMP Cams® marks its 40th anniversary with a full-color metal sign perfect for hanging
Notes:
23" x 17.5" trim size
Die cut to shape, 4 holes punched for hanging
Designed from embossed aluminum
Features full-color logo

Hot Rod Power Tour is a yearly rite of passage for automotive enthusiasts and manufacturers alike. This year the brands that make up the COMP Performance Group (CPG) will again be in the middle of the action for the entire seven-day horsepower extravaganza.

Each June thousands of muscle cars, street rods and other high-performance vehicles come together for a weeklong road trip celebrating all things automotive. This year’s Hot Rod Power Tour begins June 11 near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and will wind through Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas before reaching its final destination at Kansas Speedway on Friday, June 17. The new COMP Performance Group™ display trailer will make the entire trip showcasing the latest products, apparel and literature from brands including COMP Cams®, FAST®, TCI®, RHS®, Quarter Master®, Inglese™, ZEX™ and Powerhouse® Products. Staff will also be on-site at each stop to provide sales support and technical advice.
COMP Cams® will serve as this year’s Main Stage sponsor, where Long Haulers making the full trip and other attendees take part in nightly stage drawings and festivities. Each night an attendee who enters his or her name at the CPG trailer during the day is eligible for product certificates worth $200 -$500. Entrants must be in attendance to win. Long Haulers may also enter a drawing for a custom banner signed by all participants, while a unique keychain featuring a COMP Cams® logo and camshaft will be presented to all Long Haul participants throughout the week. For more information, visit www.hotrod.com.

Thumpr™ Cams are designed to provide outstanding sound matched with unbeatable performance. They are available for a wide range of engine applications, including the most popular power plants for street rods.

Featuring specially engineered profiles for each unique engine, Thumpr™ Camshafts provide the perfect combination of early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration, with a generous amount of overlap. This maximizes any engine’s aggressive idling characteristics without negatively impacting streetability.
The Thumpr™ Camshaft line has now been expanded to include classic street rod engines such as Buick Nailheads, Chrysler Hemis, Ford Y-Blocks and Flatheads, and many other popular options for classic GM applications. The cams come in three unique grinds known as Thumpr™ Mutha Thumpr™ and Big Mutha Thumpr™; each level fits a more aggressive application with higher compression ratios, converter stall speeds and other upgrades such as gears, aftermarket intakes and headers. With cams available in hydraulic flat tappet, mechanical/solid flat tappet and hydraulic roller configurations, COMP Cams® offers the perfect Thumpr™ cam for any street rod or traditional hot rod.

The most accurate way to achieve the proper torque and preload on connecting rod bolts and other fasteners is by measuring bolt stretch¸ and an easy-to-use Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge from COMP Cams® ensures proper clamping.

Rod bolt stretch is the proper length a fastener needs to reach to ensure optimal clamping force.
This Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge from COMP Cams® features robust billet aluminum construction with a durable black anodized coating. Spherical points ensure precise, repeatable readings, and they adjust for both length and right- or left-side configurations. The tool measures rod bolts in increments of .0005 on an easy-to-read dial indicator. An additional tension spring offers firm clamping for consistent and correct measurements.
This tool is a “must” for anyone building engines.

The absolute leader in valve train technology and the industry’s leading EFI and ignition provider will return to support the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association’s entire slate of automotive events this season.

Visit nearly any car show around the country and the majority of vehicles will feature COMP Cams® camshafts and related components under the hood. Many are also outfitted with the latest FAST® electronic fuel injection technology. With Goodguys attracting thousands of vehicles per event, it’s a natural fit for COMP® and FAST® to be partners of the organization. Thanks to a continuation of an existing relationship, in 2016 COMP Cams® is branded as the Preferred Camshaft of Goodguys, while FAST® is the association’s Preferred EFI Technology.
Goodguys events, stretching from Washington to North Carolina, provide automotive brands with a platform to both promote their newest products and provide service to existing customers. Throughout the event season, COMP® and FAST® banners and signage (as well as those of sister brands TCI®, RHS® and Inglese™) will be displayed on the grounds. Promotional items from both COMP® and FAST® will also be inserted into event goodie bags, while product seminars will take place during the Columbus PPG Nationals in July. The COMP Performance Group™ (CPG) trailer will be on hand during various dates on the Goodguys calendar as well. On those occasions, CPG techs will sell parts and merchandise, while also offering support and advice. Attendees will hear public address announcements touting the involvement of COMP Cams®, FAST® and others throughout each Goodguys weekend, while the COMP Performance Group™ brand logos and websites will be prominently displayed in a variety of Goodguys’ year-round promotional material.
Check out www.good-guys.com for a full list of the 20 Goodguys events scheduled for 2016.

The conclusion of the calendar year means it is trade show season in the performance aftermarket. The COMP Performance Group™ will wrap up its 2015 event schedule with the PRI Trade Show on December 10-12.

The largest trade event in the racing industry, the annual PRI Trade Show is a must for parts manufacturers and racers alike. The show will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis during the second weekend of December. The brands that make up the COMP Performance Group™ will be showcased in booth nos. 625 and 725. COMP Cams®, FAST®, TCI®, RHS®, Quarter Master®, ZEX™, Powerhouse®Products and a variety of others will utilize special hands-on displays and knowledgeable staff to provide information and answer questions. Among the parts slated to be featured are FAST® LSXR™ 102mm Intake Runner Sets for GM LS3 Engines, the new FAST® E7 CD Ignition Controller, COMP Cams® Short Travel XD Hydraulic Roller Lifters, the revolutionary TCI® Diablo Shifter, a unique Quarter Master® Low Ground Clearance Bellhousing Kit and many more. Legendary chassis builder Larry Shaw’s 5,000th race car will be on display at the COMP Performance Group™ booths throughout the event as well.
Also on tap during the week is the 26th Annual Advanced Engineering Technology Conference™ at the Indiana Convention Center on December 8-9, as well as MPMC Education Day on Thursday, December 10. That program is likewise scheduled for the Indiana Convention Center and will feature 30-minute seminars by both COMP Cams® and FAST®. More information on the 2015 PRI Trade Show is available at www.performanceracing.com/tradeshow.

The brands that make up the COMP Performance Group™ family will showcase their latest products at the world-famous SEMA Show on November 3 – 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Each year hundreds of automotive companies make their way to the entertainment capital of the world to display their latest and most innovative new products. The COMP Performance Group™ brands will be in the middle of the action again in 2015, with parts from COMP Cams®, FAST™, TCI®, Quarter Master®, ZEX™, RHS®, Inglese™ and Powerhouse®Products all receiving prominent displays. Highlights at this year’s show will include FAST™ LSXR™ 102mm Intake Runner Sets for GM LS3 Engines, a new FAST™ E7 CD Ignition Controller, COMP Cams® Short Travel XD Hydraulic Roller Lifters, the versatile TCI® Diablo Shifter™, One-Piece Forged Chrome Moly Lightweight Flywheels from Quarter Master® and much more. Knowledgeable sales, engineering and technical staff will also be on hand to speak with buyers, media and end users, while a variety of new literature will be available to all show goers. The COMP Performance Group™ will be in booth nos. 23833 and 23933.

The COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel series concluded this weekend at the Fall Street Machine Nationals in Springfield, Missouri. The two-day event hosted two head-to-head builder competitions on Saturday, and one on Sunday. All three pairs of teams were evenly matched, and the times were close. As always, even though one team may be trying to start their engine first, that never means it’s over. Incorrect timing and other mistakes can allow opponents to catch up.

The first match of Saturday morning, September 26, was a pair of husband-and-wife teams. Friends in hot rodding, the couples battled head to head for bragging rights, and both did surprisingly well. Joe and Jennifer Kossen were on Team COMP®, and assembled their Small Bock Chevy in 44:59, but were just a few minutes shy of their competition, Chris and Amy Smith of Team FAST™, who assembled theirs in 41:03.
The second round pitted Mike and Kristi Parr against Richard Schofield and his 15-year-old son Jacob. It was Jacob’s first engine build. The Parrs got their engine assembled and running before the father-and-son team, but they encountered a bit of ignition trouble in the distributor area. In trying to get their engine to run for the required thirty second they were passed by Richard and Jacob, although both engines ended up running at the same time. Officials deemed it a tie, and both pairs went home winners. Young Jacob was recently given a Ford pickup truck, and was excited to receive the COMP Cams® gift certificate. The times were 43:19 for Team Parr and 44:01 for the Schofields.
Sunday, September 27’s lone showdown was a bit more fast-paced thanks to two evenly matched sets of engine-building skills. The father-and-son team of Allen and Nick Marcinek on Team COMP® took on the husband-and-wife team of Jared and Megan Petersen competing for Team FAST™. Megan often helps Jared tear engines down, and knew her way around the wrenches. In the end the Marcineks set the event’s lowest time of 30:48, besting the Petersens, who weren’t far behind with a 32:08.
The Engine Builder Duel has been held for the last eight years. Surprisingly enough, one of the original engines is still functioning. Catastrophic failures are quite rare thanks to the diligent efforts of the tech inspection crew, headed by Bryan Pitcher. Bryan has overseen all but two events during the program’s lengthy run. As a testament to the durability of the Small Block Chevy, these engines have had more component torque cycles, head swaps, rod and bearing torques, and starts and revs with dirty oil and no coolant more than any other set of engines on the planet, and they continue to educate and inspire hot rodders of all ages. Join us next year for the 9th running of the COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel at a premier auto event near you.

The COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel will finish its 2015 campaign by testing the Midwest’s best engine builders in Springfield, Missouri.

The Engine Builder Duel is one of the most popular and prestigious competitions at major automotive events throughout the country. This September it will visit the Fall Street Machine Nationals for the very first time, with three competitions scheduled throughout the weekend at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

During each competition, a pair of two-person teams goes head-to-head to determine which one can assemble and fire a Small Block Chevy in the shortest amount of time. Engines are required to run for 30 seconds. The quickest builders each will win $250 COMP Cams® product certificates, while the runners up will receive $125 COMP® certificates. The first contest will be held on Saturday, September 26, at 11:00 a.m., with another taking place that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday, September 27, the final Duel of 2015 is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. To register, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com. For more information on all events, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com.

The COMP Performance Group™ (CPG) will be on hand at the Fall Street Machine Nationals for the very first time.

Thousands of vehicles and performance enthusiasts will make their way to Springfield, Missouri, this month to wind down the show season with one last hurrah. The Fall Street Machine Nationals are scheduled for September 26 – 27 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in the Show-Me State. The COMP Performance Group™ trailer and knowledgeable technicians will be in attendance. Techs will sell parts and apparel at special show rates, plus offer plenty of gearhead advice. CPG brands will also serve as major supporters of the event, with COMP Cams® signed on as the Main Stage sponsor and FAST™ serving as an Event Level supporter.
The popular COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel competitions will also wrap up their 2015 slate in Springfield. Three contests are scheduled throughout the weekend. In each competition, a pair of two-person teams competes head-to-head to determine which one can assemble and run a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. The winners’ engine must run for 30 seconds. The victors will each receive a $250 COMP Cams® product certificate, while the runners-up will be provided with $125 certificates from the valve train leader.
A variety of other events including a burnout competition, dyno challenge and autocross competition are also scheduled throughout the weekend. As always, there will also be plenty of updates from the CPG social media team via outlets including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

A new thrust plate kit offers bolt-on performance along with quality and style upgrades over stock cast iron and steel aftermarket thrust plates. It is compatible with stock LS applications.

This new retaining plate kit is a must-have for race cars equipped with LS engines. It features an upgraded cam thrust plate along with a lock-bolt plate for 3-bolt LS cams. The thrust plate is made from a high-quality billet bronze alloy that is much stronger than the stock component. The exclusive COMP Cams® design is CNC-machined and double-disc ground to precision tolerances for an excellent surface finish and significantly reduced friction. It also features a CNC-machined O-ring groove for a positive oil seal. The new kit is essential for racing, especially on LS applications retro-fit with a distributor that adds thrust to the camshaft. The COMP Cams® 3-Bolt Camshaft Race Retaining Plate Kit for LS Race Engines is compatible with any application using a stock Gen III/IV LS block.

COMP Cams To Take Part In NASCAR Throwback Program During This Weekend’s Southern 500

09/04/2015 9:23:52 AM

COMP Cams® has been a part of NASCAR for nearly 40 years. This weekend at Darlington Raceway the valve train company will use a special throwback decal to celebrate its heritage alongside a variety of teams, drivers, sponsors and media.

Since its inception in 1976, COMP Cams® has worked with a veritable who’s who in NASCAR, including the likes of Dale Earnhardt, Cale Yarborough, Terry Labonte and many more. In fact, Buddy Baker was even running a COMP® camshaft when he turned in the fastest Daytona 500 ever recorded with his Waddell Wilson-prepared “Gray Ghost” in 1980. Today COMP Cams® is the Official Camshaft Manufacturer of NASCAR, and the brand’s decals adorn the front fenders of nearly every car running in each and every NASCAR series.
The return of this weekend’s Southern 500 to its traditional Labor Day date provides a perfect opportunity for COMP® to bring back a retro decal, and even a retro name. Darlington viewers this week will see a white “Competition Cams” decal in an old-school, script-style font instead of the brand’s familiar red, black and white logo with an integrated checkered flag. The timing of the throwback program is perfect for COMP Cams®, as the Memphis-based company will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2016. A number of events are planned to celebrate the valve train leader’s fascinating history, including its longstanding partnership with NASCAR and its unique personalities.

Each year a strong crop of participants fills out the COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel field during the St. Paul Street Machine Nationals in Minnesota. In 2015 the enthusiastic builders on hand included three family teams.

The Engine Builder Duel program is a major component of several prestigious automotive events around the country. The national record time has fallen more than once in St. Paul, making it one of the most anticipated stops on the calendar. In the competition, a pair of two-person teams race to assemble and fire a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time with no help from the audience. Engines must run for 30 seconds. The winners are each treated to a $250 COMP Cams® certificate, while the runners-up each receive $125 certificates from the valve train leader. The teams are named for COMP Cams® and its sister brand FAST™.
The festivities in St. Paul kicked off on the afternoon of Friday, July 17, with COMP Cams® employees Adam Wolfe and Brandon Flannery representing Team COMP® in an exhibition against well-known automotive journalists Ed Taylor and Jeff Smith, who made up Team FAST™. The COMP® employees turned in a time of 26:00 to best the Team FAST™ time of 34:59. On the following morning, Saturday, July 18, the father-son team of Doug and Corey Bell took the win for Team COMP® by putting together their engine in 36:28 to defeat Jason Bertram and Nick Wernet, who finished in 42:03 for Team FAST™. That afternoon saw the closest contest of the weekend, as the brother duo of Brad and Aaron Schnabl turned in a time of 31:55 to narrowly defeat the Team FAST™ time of 33:34 by Rich Sikorra and Bill Neumiller. The final Duel of the weekend, taking place on Sunday morning, July 19, featured yet another family tandem, as brothers Bob and Tom Whebbe built their engine in 27:33 for Team COMP® to beat Chris Tucker and James Sowers, who completed the build in 34:44 for Team FAST™.
The final COMP Cams®Engine Builder Duel of 2015 is scheduled for the Fall Street Machine Nationals in Springfield, Missouri, on September 26-27. For more information, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com. To register, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com.

The new CR cam series from COMP Cams is designed to greatly improve upon stock 2015 Coyote camshafts and work without modifications to the engine’s cylinder heads or phasers.

COMP Cams® 2015 Ford Mustang Coyote CR Series Camshafts are the first new cam and core series for 2015 and later Coyote engines. New lobes improve upon the 2011-2014 XFI™ Camshaft Series and feature faster ramps, more lift and more area under the lift curve. The cams work with stock 2015 valve springs and the new Ford mid-lock phaser system without requiring limiters or any other phaser modifications. Three grinds are available for naturally aspirated engines with two designed specifically for blower applications. All are no-springs-required for easily installation in the vehicle. However, two spring kits (part nos. 26113CY-KIT and 26125CTS-KIT/26125CTI-KIT) are available for those that would like more spring with high boost or who really want to push RPM limits. COMP Cams® 2015 Ford Mustang Coyote CR Series Camshafts are the absolute best way to unlock the power potential of the brand new Coyote engine. They are also available for 2011-2014 Ford Coyote applications.

Minnesota is known for its nice people, plentiful gophers, bountiful lakes, and more recently, fast engine builders. The COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel will test Upper Midwest gearheads’ knowledge and quickness again this summer, as the popular competition returns to the St. Paul Street Machine Nationals on July 17-19.

Each year the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Minnesota’s capital city of St. Paul plays host to thousands of performance vehicles and automotive enthusiasts during the Street Machine Nationals. The COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel has become a cornerstone of the event, and last year the fastest build in the history of the competition was recorded in the North Star State. Jim Schmittinger and Jesse Nelson assembled and fired their engine in a time of just 20:59, shattering their previous best time. While the record seems unattainable, a number of the blistering-fast engine builders have their sights set on lowering that number even further.
Four competitions are scheduled throughout the weekend, with the first taking place on Friday, July 17, at 3 p.m. Two more Duels will be held at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, and the final contest kicks off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 19. During each competition two-person teams go head-to-head to determine which one can assemble and fire a Small Block Chevy in the shortest amount of time. Engines are required to run for 30 seconds. The quickest builders each win $250 COMP Cams® product certificates, while the runners up receive $125 COMP® certificates. To register, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com. For more information on all events, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com.
Quick FactsEvent: COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel at the St. Paul Street Machine NationalsSocial Media Pitch: 4 COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duels are scheduled for the St. Paul Street Machine Nationals July 17-19 – the record time may fall again
Dates and Times:
• Friday, July 17 – 3 p.m.
• Saturday, July 18 – 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
• Sunday, July 19 – 11 a.m.

Some of the nation’s best engine builders participate in the popular COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel. During the Du Quoin Street Machine Nationals, some future performance leaders proved that they are already very good at their craft.

Four COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel contests took place in Du Quoin on the weekend of June 26-28, and students from the Southern Illinois University Automotive Technology Organization competed in all of them. When the dust settled, the SIU students pooled their winnings and raised over $1,700 in COMP® certificates to use toward their program’s Chevrolet C10 drag racing truck. The project is completely funded by donations.
In the Engine Builder Duel, two-person teams race to assemble and fire a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. Engines must run for 30 seconds, and participants may not receive help from anyone in the audience. The winners of each competition receive $250 COMP Cams® certificates, while runners-up are entitled to $125 COMP® certificates. In Du Quoin, the teams were named each day for COMP Cams® and its sister brand, EFI leader FAST™.
With the first scheduled Duel falling to weather in Du Quoin on the event’s Friday date, the program kicked off on Saturday morning, June 27. SIU students Calvin Lohring and Dan Wereminski of Team COMP® turned in a time of 37:46 to narrowly defeat classmates Ryan Hoelscher and Mac Morehead representing Team FAST™ by just over one minute. Ryan and Mac are Ford enthusiasts who amazingly had never built a Chevy engine.
That afternoon, two more pairs of Southern Illinois students took center stage. Paul Borus and Quincy Shiff of Team COMP® completed their build in 39:57 and defeated Team FAST™ representatives Paul Wereminski and Hannah Lamb, who finished their engine in 49:44.
Finally, on Sunday morning, June 28, SIU students Ryan Hoelscher and Mac Morehead returned to represent Team COMP® and completed their build in 35:36. However, they were bested by Tony Mifflin and Kenny Hale of Team FAST™ – engine builders of 30 years who turned in a blistering time of 24:57.
The next COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel is scheduled for the St. Paul Street Machine Nationals in Minnesota from July 17-19. To register, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com. For more information on the program, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com.

Each year more than 7,000 muscle cars, street rods and everything in between head to the Minnesota state capital in mid-July for the St. Paul Street Machine Nationals. The COMP Performance Group™ (CPG) brands have been an integral part of the program for years, and will be again in 2015.

Scheduled for July 17-19 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, the St. Paul Street Machine Nationals feature some of the hottest cars and “Minnesota nice” people from around the North Star State and across the nation.
“This is one of our very favorite events,” said COMP Performance Group™ VP of Marketing Chris Douglas. “It’s always fun to meet new car people and see old friends, while checking out such an amazing collection of vehicles. Plus you just can’t beat Minnesota weather in July.”
This year, COMP Cams® will serve as the Main Stage sponsor, with TCI® participating as an Event Level supporter. The CPG trailer will be located in its usual spot near the event entrance, providing showgoers easy access. At the trailer expertly trained techs will sell parts and apparel, and dispense valuable advice.
The popular COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel competitions will also take place in St. Paul, with four contests scheduled throughout the weekend. In the program, a pair of two-person teams competes head-to-head to determine which one can assemble and fire a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. The winners each receive a $250 COMP Cams® product certificate, while the runners-up are provided with $125 certificates from the valve train leader. The fastest time in Engine Builder Duel history was recorded in St. Paul in 2014 at just over 20 minutes.
Finally, unique to the St. Paul Street Machine Nationals is the COMP Cams® VIP Area. Up to 15 vehicles are hand-selected via CPG social media outlets to receive prime parking near the company trailer, free refreshments, a variety of complimentary CPG promotional items and much more.
As always, the CPG social media team will be on-site, documenting all of the happenings around St. Paul for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. For more information and to register, visit www.streetmachinenationals.net.

For the last three editions of the Hot Rod Power Tour, the COMP Performance Group™ (CPG) has randomly awarded a $10,000 product certificate to a Long Hauler who has creatively promoted the CPG brands throughout the seven-day road trip. In 2015 the big money went to veteran Long Hauler Andy Goin of Heth, Arkansas.

From the first day of Power Tour in Wisconsin until its final day in Louisiana, the COMP Performance Group™ staff scoured the grounds at each stop in search of Long Haulers who were actively supporting and promoting the CPG brands in creative ways. Brands included COMP Cams®, FAST™, TCI®, RHS®, Quarter Master®, Inglese™, ZEX™ and Powerhouse® Products. Those participants who were deemed worthy were presented with a Golden Ticket that entered them in a random drawing on the tour’s last day for a $10,000 COMP Performance Group™ product certificate. In all 17 Golden Tickets were passed out, and when the dust settled Andy Goin was left holding the big check.

Andy drove a 1987 GMC Sierra during the tour, which he plans to outfit with a new COMP Cams® roller valve train setup and a FAST™ EZ-EFI® system. He also has a 1969 Mustang project which is going to be the recipient of some new COMP Performance Group™ go-fast goodies. To be entered in the Golden Ticket contest, Andy wore a novelty hat with rabbit ears, a signboard and a cutout of a hand giving a high five. He also turned a COMP Cams® banner into a flag which he carried and waved each day.
“The rabbit ears on the hat were for the Thumpr™ cam, my wife made it,” he explained. “I just thought the board and the hand would be kind of unique to go along with that.”
A banner signed by each Long Hauler was given away on the last day as well. The winner was Australian Grand Huskin, who had his 1973 Ford Falcon shipped from his home country for this year’s event.

The latest t-shirt from COMP Cams utilizes a classic offset design and is available for just $5.00.

The new “Legendary Performance” T-Shirt is intended for the budget-minded automotive enthusiast and features a variety of creative elements. A vertical camshaft is pictured on the right side, with the words “A Legacy of Performance” included in banners surrounding a COMP Cams® logo. The entire design is laid over a variety of hand-drawn background illustrations. The valve train leader’s founding year, 1976, is also included. Another small COMP Cams® logo is featured on the upper back neck. The shirt is made from Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton, creating a classic and comfortable fit. It is available in sizes Small to 5XL.

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The 2015 Engine Builder Duel rolls on during the last weekend in June, with four competitions scheduled to take place during the Street Machine Nationals at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Illinois.

The COMP Cams®Engine Builder Duel has become one of the most popular and anticipated parts of car shows and automotive events nationwide. Four times throughout the weekend of Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28, the competition will pit two-person teams head-to-head at the Du Quoin Street Machine Nationals. Teams will race to assemble and fire a Small Block Chevy in the shortest amount of time, with engines required to run for 30 seconds. Participants are armed with only their knowledge and may not receive help from anyone in the audience. The winners each receive $250 COMP Cams® product certificates, while the runners-up are each awarded $125 certificates from the valve train leader. The first Duel will be held on Friday afternoon, with two competitions taking place on Saturday before the festivities wrap up on Sunday morning.
Two more Engine Builder Duel competitions are also scheduled for 2015, with daily competitions slated for the Street Machine Nationals events in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Springfield, Missouri. To register for any event, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com.

COMP Performance Group Brands Head Back To Du Quoin State Fairgrounds For 2015 Street Machine Nationals

06/15/2015 2:29:19 PM

Every June, Southern Illinois roars to life as thousands of muscle cars, street rods and other performance vehicles rumble into the Prairie State for the Street Machine Nationals. In 2015 the COMP Performance Group (CPG) will once again be right in the middle of the action.

Scheduled for June 26-28 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, this year’s “Picnic of Power” is expected to draw close to 3,000 vehicles and nearly 25,000 spectators. COMP Cams® will serve as the Main Stage sponsor, while TCI® will be an Event Level supporter. The event is a perfect fit for the CPG brands to showcase their wares and build relationships with thousands of like-minded performance enthusiasts.
The CPG trailer will be on-site with products and apparel available from COMP Cams®, FAST™, TCI®, RHS®, Quarter Master®, Inglese™, ZEX™ and Powerhouse® Products, while technicians will answer questions and provide support each day.
COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duels are scheduled throughout the weekend as well: In the competition two-person teams are pitted head-to-head to determine which one can assemble and run a Small Block Chevy in the shortest amount of time.
What’s more, the COMP Performance Group™ social media team will be on hand to document all the weekend’s action on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and other platforms.
For additional information on the event, visit www.streetmachinenationals.net.

Practice paid off for Grant and Shelby Rimback of Rockford, Tennessee, as they took home the win in the COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel contested at the Memphis stop of this year’s Hot Rod Power Tour.

Each summer at automotive events around the nation, the Engine Builder Duel pits two-person teams head to head in a race to assemble and fire a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. With $250 COMP Cams® product certificates on the line for each of the winners, Grant and 17-year-old Shelby practiced building engines for a week before the big day on June 9. The father-daughter duo went up against a pair of Texans consisting of model and car enthusiast Emily Williams Reeves, and her husband, Aaron, a diesel mechanic by trade. Grant and Shelby turned in a time of 34 minutes and 31 seconds to outpace Emily and Aaron, who fired their engine in 47 minutes and 47 seconds. For their efforts the runners-up each received $125 COMP® certificates.
COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duels will take place three more times in 2015. Contests are scheduled for the Street Machine Nationals events in Du Quoin, Illinois; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Springfield, Missouri; taking place in June, July and September, respectively. To register for any event, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com.

COMP Cams To Present Hot Rods On Beale During Hot Rod Power Tour's June 9 Stop In Memphis

06/02/2015 11:02:42 AM

The week-long Hot Rod Power Tour will roll through Memphis in June, and for one Tuesday evening a hundred classic rides will take over Beale Street.

Hot Rod Power Tour is a yearly seven-day road trip during which time nearly 6,000 performance vehicles make stops at seven cities in seven days. The 2015 tour is scheduled for June 6-12 and will kick off in Madison, Wisconsin, before reaching its conclusion in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On Tuesday, June 9, the horsepower festival makes its way to Memphis – home of valve train leader COMP Cams.
That evening the tour will head to historic Beale Street for Hot Rods on Beale, the COMP Cams-sponsored cruise night downtown. At approximately 5:30 p.m. one hundred hand-selected vehicles will receive a police escort from the day’s festivities at Memphis International Raceway (MIR) onto Highway 51 and into the heart of the Bluff City. Surrounding downtown streets will be used for additional parking. The result is an extravaganza of horsepower, chrome and gloss that serves as the perfect complement to the vibrant neon lights of the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock and Roll.
Throughout the day vehicles will also be on hand at MIR for a car show and drag racing competitions, while the COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel will pit two-person teams head-to-head to determine which one can assemble and run a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. Vendors from around the performance aftermarket will be showcasing their wares as well, creating a carnival-like atmosphere.
Quick FactsEvent: Hot Rod Power Tour – Hot Rods on Beale
Location: Beale Street & Memphis International Raceway
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Social Media Pitch: On Tuesday, June 9, @COMPCams will present Hot Rods on Beale & the Engine Builder Duel@RaceMIR during #powertour2015
Notes:
•100 classic & performance vehicles to be displayed on Beale Street, creating stunning visuals; surrounding streets will be used for additional parking
•Nearly 6,000 vehicles will be on hand at Memphis International Raceway throughout the day
•COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel at MIR will pit 2-person teams head-to-head to assemble a Small Block Chevy engine